Nico Martinez beside the display window of Dunning’s Market, part of the seasonal   images he designed and painted on   downtown Flossmoor windows. (Eric   Crump/H-F Chronicle)  When local residents arrived in downtown Flossmoor for Winterfest on Dec. 7, they were greeted by winter scenes and symbols to help set the mood[Read More…]

The February cover feature cast the spotlight on five local African American leaders. The Flossmoor Election Board removes a candidate from the ballot. Flossmoor officially ends its famous ban on trucks parking overnight on streets. Korean American Church marks its 40th anniversary. Girls wrestling team at H-F High seeks recognition for[Read More…]

Construction of the two arts wings onto the South Building at Homewood-Flossmoor High School is proceeding on schedule.   “The overall message is clear: we are currently on time and on budget,” architect Ed Wright of DLA Architects told the District 233 school board at the Dec. 17 meeting.  [Read More…]

In April, the cover feature was about various approaches to gardening as told by local gardeners. With the election looming, candidates made their final pitches before voters cast their ballots. A sampling of other news: Bids for H-F High School’s arts expansion came in over budget. H-F also celebrated teacher[Read More…]

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is offering local residents an opportunity to make their voices heard by welcoming input and feedback on proposing bill ideas. Jones represents the 29th District, which includes an area on the east side of Homewood. “The duties of public service are[Read More…]

Flossmoor Police Department has named two internal promotions to take on the roles of deputy chief and police commander.  Police Chief Tod Kamleiter on Wednesday appointed former Administrative Sergeant Clint Wagner to the role of deputy chief and former Sergeant Keith Taylor to the role of police commander.   Flossmoor[Read More…]

Remember January? Here’s a look at what was happening in Homewood and Flossmoor as 2018 came crossed the finish line and 2019 left the starting blocks.

The Flossmoor Village Board approved an ordinance Monday that would allow a recreational cannabis dispensary to operate within certain boundaries in the village, along with a 3-percent sales tax on cannabs sold there.   Beginning Jan. 1, Illinois joins a growing number of states to legalize recreational cannabis, but municipal[Read More…]

This photo shows the east side of the building onSouth Halsted Street that recently was soldfor $1.2 million. (Provided photo)  Toronto-based real estate firm Avison Young announced Friday that it has completed the $1.225 million sale of a 6,510-square-foot multi-tenant retail property located at 17925 S. Halsted Street in Homewood. The[Read More…]

Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave. in Flossmoor, is hosting a “Doggie Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, to benefit the South Suburban Humane Society (SSHS). The event will feature a breakfast buffet, drink specials, pictures with Santa and a raffle.[Read More…]